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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Motor Neurone Disease: Assessment and Management [NG42]

Jul 23, 2019/CPG

Recommendations to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT and Academy of Acute Care: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2022/CPG

This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).

Management and Rehabilitation of Post-Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Jun 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline, developed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense for health care professionals, describes the critical decision points in the management and rehabilitation of individuals with post-acute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Adhesive Capsulitis

Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.

American Cancer Society Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline

May 1, 2016/CPG

Recommendations for clinical follow-up care of head and neck cancer survivors by primary care clinicians and outlines potential long-term and late effects.

Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team, Third Edition

May 1, 2016/CPG

Evidence-based practice recommendations for interprofesssional teams across all care settings who are providing care to people with existing pressure injuries.

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Cervical and Thoracic Spine Disorders

Oct 27, 2018/CPG

Recommendations for assessment and treatment of adults with cervical (neck) and thoracic (middle back) spine problems.

Early Rehabilitation for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary

This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The CAPE is a self-report measure of children’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.

Prevention of Fall-Related Injuries in the Elderly

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Answers and provide recommendations for key population, intervention, comparator, outcomes (PICO) questions regarding fall-related injuries in adults 65 and older.